Maintenance Electrician

Flex-N-Gate; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m‑

Safety training & development

Job summary

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a Maintenance Controls/Electrician in Detroit to repair and troubleshoot controls, lasers, servos, sensors and related press-side equipment. The role offers $35.50/hour plus shift premium and overtime opportunities.

The position requires hands-on experience with Siemens controls, PLCs, proximity switches, and automated equipment on injection molding and stamping machinery, with familiarity of Engel and Schuler presses and drawing interpretation.

Qualifications

• Siemens controls experience required or asset.
• Electrical experience preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience with controls-based equipment.
• Good working knowledge of PLC controls.
• Experience with proximity switches, photo eyes, sensors, lasers and servos.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting injection molding machines, stamping and assembly presses.
• Fixing issues with proximity switches, photo eyes, sensors, lasers, servos on press-side equipment.
• Working on Engel and Schuler presses.
• Read diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures; create sketches if none available.
• Test equipment after adjustments or repairs.
• Set up and use machine tools to produce/modify components.
• Perform preventative maintenance on utilities, services, buildings and machinery.
• Repair/modifications to buildings and structures as required.

Skills

Siemens controls

Electrical experience

PLC controls

Troubleshooting

Proximity switches

Servos

Lasers

Photo eye sensors

Experience in automated equipment

Welding ticket

Tamper overtime shift

Job description

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

Scope of the Position

Maintenance Controls/Electrician perform repairs/troubleshooting on controls, lasers, servos, photo eyes, and all sensors. $35.50 plus shift premium and OT over 40 hours.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting injection molding machines, stamping and assembly presses
• Fixing any issues with- proximity switches, photo eyes, sensors, lasers, servos all press side equipment
• Working on Engel and Schuler presses
• Reads and interprets diagrams and schematic drawings to determine work procedures. Will be required to create adequate sketches if none are available from other sources.
• Tests equipment after making necessary adjustments, and/or repairs or replaces defective parts or systems.
• Sets-up and uses machine tools to produce/modify necessary components.
• Carries out regular inspections and performs designated preventative maintenance procedures to utilities, services, buildings and machinery as directed.
• Performs repairs and/or modifications to buildings and structures as required.

Qualifications

• Siemens controls
• Plastic injection molding or stamping machinery experience a definite asset
• 3 -5 years’ experience working on Controls-based equipment
• Electrical experience
• Good working knowledge of PLC controls
• Proximity Switches
• Troubleshooting
• Servos
• Lasers
• Photo Eye Sensors
• Experience in automated equipment
• Welding ticket a definite asset
• This is an afternoons or midnight shift and overtime

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What do our employees have to say?

• “It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities.”
• “Lots of growth opportunity.”
• “The company’s young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable.”

Not just a job—a great place to work!

Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.